Galata Restaurant & Bistro — Turkish & Mediterranean by City Road Basin

Turkish & Mediterranean by City Road Basin
Galata's counter display of croissants, muffins and cannoli under handwritten chalkboards for homemade pastries, cocktails and coffee

Turkish and Mediterranean plates on the Regent's Canal towpath

4.5 · 199 Google reviews

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"It is set in a really pleasant spot right by the canal, with an open view over City Road Basin that makes lunch or dinner feel much more relaxed and enjoyable."

— Dario F. ★★★★★

"The Mediterranean-style food is fresh, authentic, and full of flavour. What really stands out is how spotlessly clean the restaurant is, which makes the whole dining experience even better."

— Shane H. ★★★★★

"The calamari was excellent, and the lunch was delicious."

— Beste H. ★★★★★

"Had a couple of lovely pints sitting out in sun overlooking the canal."

— Canonbury C. ★★★★★
Plate of fried calamari with chips, salad and dips beside a pan of prawns in tomato sauce on a wooden canalside table
Turkish breakfast plate with feta, olives, cucumber, tomato, grilled halloumi, sucuk, fried egg, sesame börek and toast
Outdoor tables and chairs under a black canopy strung with warm bulbs beside the canal towpath
View across City Road Basin with a curved glass building on the right and towers in the distance
Interior counter with cake domes, hanging filament bulbs and handwritten chalkboard menus for börek, cake and coffee
Galata Restaurant & Bistro
Galata Restaurant & Bistro
Galata Restaurant & Bistro

A Turkish kitchen on the water

Galata sits right on the Regent's Canal towpath at City Road Lock, with an open view over City Road Basin. Tables spill out onto the water's edge, so a coffee, a plate of börek or a long lunch all come with boats going past.

The food is Turkish and Mediterranean and kept simple: breakfast plates with halloumi, sucuk and olives, homemade börek and pastries from the counter, calamari and grilled dishes later on, plus coffee, smoothies and cocktails from the chalkboards. Guests keep mentioning the staff — Eyup in particular — for making it feel easy.

On the canal towpath Outdoor seating Turkish & Mediterranean Breakfast to cocktails Wheelchair accessible
Turkish breakfast plate and a lemonade on a wooden table beside the canal, with the water and towpath behind

Find us

City Road Lock, Regent's Canal Towpath, London N1 8PZ, UK
City Road Lock, on the Regent's Canal towpath, N1 — tables outside face the water. Restroom inside and wheelchair accessible.

07310 314451

Hours

  • Monday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 10:00 PM